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Does obesity raise mortality risk in COVID-19 patients?
Obesity does not appear to elevate the risk of death in critically ill patients with COVID-19, results of a study have shown. In addition, patients with BMI <25 kg/m2 have a higher rate of mortality than those with greater BMI levels.
Does obesity raise mortality risk in COVID-19 patients?
22 Aug 2024
Anti-inflammatory diet supports brain health in people with cardiometabolic diseases
Among people with cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), diets with lower inflammatory potential contribute to larger gray matter and smaller white matter hyperintensity volumes, as well as reduced risk of dementia, according to a study.
Anti-inflammatory diet supports brain health in people with cardiometabolic diseases
21 Aug 2024
Cervical cancer: PFS advantage with pembrolizumab plus CCRT consistent in Asians
Patients with high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer in East Asia get progression-free survival (PFS) boost with pembrolizumab plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), similar to those observed in the overall population of the phase III ENGOT-cx11/GOG-3047/KEYNOTE-A18 study.
Cervical cancer: PFS advantage with pembrolizumab plus CCRT consistent in Asians
21 Aug 2024
Jaundice, fluid retention in HCC tied to shorter survival
The presence of jaundice or fluid retention among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is associated with a shorter overall survival (OS), suggests a Singapore study.
Jaundice, fluid retention in HCC tied to shorter survival
21 Aug 2024
Cataract surgery may prevent cognitive decline, dementia in older adults
A recent study has observed a possible link between cataract surgery and a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, indicating cataract-related vision impairment as a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.